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Vietnam rises in global LEED rankings as green buildings gain momentum

Hanoi, March 9 -- Vietnam has for the first time entered the top 10 markets outside the US by certified floor area under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building standar... Read More


Fundraising campaign launched in France for memorial stele to AO victims

Paris, March 9 -- A number of organisations and associations in France have launched a fundraising campaign to build a memorial stele dedicated to victims of Agent Orange/dioxin at Choisy Park, Paris.... Read More


Nearly 35,500 new businesses set up in first two months

Hanoi, March 9 -- Nearly 35,500 enterprises were established across Vietnam in the first two months of 2026, indicating a robust rebound in business formation despite continuing market headwinds. The... Read More


Resolution 68: International lessons for private sector development

Hanoi, March 9 -- The issuance of Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW by the Politburo on the private economic sector's development marked an important shift in Vietnam's development mindset, identifying the priv... Read More


Japan to cooperate with Malaysia on rare earth refining

Tokyo, March 9 -- Japan will provide technological support to Malaysia in the field of rare earth refining as part of efforts to diversify supply chains. According to Nikkei Asia, the project will be ... Read More


Vietnamese culture promoted in France

Hanoi, March 9 -- A cultural and artistic programme titled "Colours of Spring" was held in Paris on March 8, offering audiences an array of performances that highlighted the diversity and beauty of Vi... Read More


Vietnam steps up cooperation with US businesses to attract international capital

Hanoi, March 9 -- Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi has expressed his wish that the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and its member companies will continue accompanying Vietnam in the develop... Read More


Indonesia takes another step forward in elephant conservation

Jakarta, March 9 -- The Indonesian government has officially banned tourist activities involving tourists riding elephants, with the policy applying to all conservation institutions and wildlife touri... Read More


Fuel import tariff proposed to be cut to 0% to stabilise supply

Hanoi, March 9 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed reducing the most-favoured-nation (MFN) import tariff on several gasoline and oil products and input materials to 0% as a temporary measure... Read More


Rice exports up 5% in volume in first two months of 2026

Hanoi, March 9 -- Vietnam exported an estimated 640,000 tonnes of rice worth 289.4 million USD in February, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In the first two months of the ye... Read More